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JUNE 2018 Vol 9, Issue 6 Punjab govt backs agitating farmers, Sidhu slams Centre The Punjab government came out in support of the state’s agitating farmers as minister ises, the farmers would not have been in Navjot Singh Sidhu slammed the Centre for ignoring the agriculture sector. such a sorry state of affairs. Sidhu assured the protesting farmers that A 10-day long nationwide agitation against the alleged anti-farmer practices of the Union the Punjab government was sympathetic government began today and as part of the protest, the supply of vegetables, fruits, milk to their demands and stood shoulder to and other items to various parts of Punjab and Haryana was stopped. shoulder with them. The Punjab local bodies and tourism In his unique way, the cricketer-turned-politician visited village Patto along with Con- minister stressed that the Swamina- gress MLAs Kuljit Singh Nagra and Gurpreet Singh and bought milk and vegetables from than Commission report was not being farmers to highlight their significant contribution in the development of the nation. implemented and farmers were not getting adequate price for their crops, leading to “If the country is to be saved then saving farm sector ought to be a priority,” Sidhu said escalation in farmer suicides. adding that if the ruling NDA government at the Centre had fulfilled their pre-poll prom- Suggesting linkage of Minimum Support Price (MSP) of crops with oil prices, the min- ister went on to say that in the last 25 years, oil prices increased twelve fold whereas the MSP increased by only five per cent. “When the price of petrol was Rs 20 per litre then the price of milk was Rs 16 a litre and now the price of petrol rose to Rs 80 whereas the price of milk stands at Rs 45 per litre,” he said. Holding the Union government responsible for increasing oil prices, he said by reduc- ing the prices of fuel by one paisa, the Centre played a cruel joke with the people of the country.

Muslim community Center for Human Services celebrated 25 years of service to the community. From Left: Azhar Aziz, President ISNA, Dr Basheer Ahmed, founder, Chairman emeritus MCC, Mr. Khizr Khan, well known inspirational speaker and Azeem A. Quadeer, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Asia Times US MOVING TO TEXAS?

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www.Asia Times US Election Results upset ruling party in India Uttar Pradesh’s ruling BJP today suffered a by the Congress, the BSP and the Aam Aadmi said. ISSN 2159-9645 stunning electoral upset with the joint opposi- Party. He said in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elec- tion candidates posting victories in the bypolls tions in 2019, the role of the RLD will be Editor-in-Chief for Kairana Lok Sabha and Noorpur assembly Naeemul Hasan polled 94,875 votes while BJP’s important. & constituencies. Avni Singh got 89,213 votes. Election for the Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said, Publisher assembly seat followed the death of Avni Singh’s “This is a defeat for those who do not believe Rashtriya Lok Dal’s Tabassum Hasan won the husband Lokendra Singh Chauhan in a road in democracy and play divisive politics. The Kairana seat by a margin of 44,618 votes, while accident in February. people have given a befitting reply to the BJP, Naeemul Hasan of the Samajwadi Party bagged Tabassum Hasan said her victory showed the he said. the Noorpur Assembly seat by a margin on people were now standing up against the BJP 5,662 votes. misrule . RLD national spokesman Anil Dubey said, Both seats were earlier held by the Bharatiya Had there be no EVM problem, my victory “This victory is not of our party alone, but of Janata Party. margin would have been more. I was confident the united opposition. With this victory we The opposition victories follow the BJP defeats of my victory as I had faith in the people,” she succeeded in uniting the society which the BJP in the Lok Sabha bye-elections in Gorakhpur said. attempted to fragment with its divisive politics.” and Phulpur in March, and come just a year She said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma claimed Azeem A. Quadeer, P.E. before the general election. have no impact in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. the opposition resorted to communalism and Licensed Professional The BJP’s arrogant people say there is no alter- caste to win. Engineer in the States In Kairana, Tabassum polled 4,81,182 votes, native to Modi, but the Almighty always finds “We believe in working for development and we of Texas, Indiana and while the BJP’s Mriganka Singh got 4,36,564 a way out and the alliance of opposition parties don’t want to contest elections on communal or Illinois votes, the election office here said. will come out triumphant against the BJP in caste lines,” the BJP leader said. 2019.” “The opposition is in a state of political unem- [email protected] The death of Singh’s father, BJP MP Hukum “My victory has proved that the path of the ployment. Hence it is resorting to every trick to *********** Singh, had necessitated the bypoll. united opposition is clear in 2019,” she said. ensure the victory of its candidate. We are con- Finance and Marketing Losing BJP candidate Mriganka Singh said, “We testing elections as a part of democracy and will Chief Hasan (48) has now became the first Muslim were unable to convey the achievements of the continue to do so and win elections,” he said. Madam Sheela face from Uttar Pradesh in the 16th Lok Sabha. Centre and the UP government to the people.” Counting of votes for the Kairana Lok Sabha MadamSheela1@gmail. Jayant Chaudhary, RLD’s national vice presi- and Noorpur assembly by-elections began this com The RLD candidate, who was supported by the dent and son of party leader Ajit Singh, said, morning amid tight security arrangements. Congress, the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan “ The agenda of those who wanted to win the Polling for the high-stakes bye-elections to the Advertisements Samaj Party, established an almost invincible bypolls by spreading communalism has been two constituencies was held on Monday. In Kai- MadamSheela1@gmail. lead by noon. rejected by the people. rana, repolling was held at 73 polling stations com “In this election, every person said that ‘ganna’ yesterday. In Noorpur, SP’s Naeemul Hasan was backed (sugarcane) and not ‘Jinnah’ is the issue, he Asia Times US is published monthly Copyright 2018 Chicago Tamil Sangam Muthamizh Vizha 2018 All rights reserved as to Chicago Tamil Sangam (CTS) hosted its Muthamizh Vizha “Festival to endorse World Interna- the entire content celebrate Tamil heritage” celebrations showcasing its affinity towards tional Classical Tamil rich Tamil culture, on April 29 2018 at The Hindu Temple of Greater Conference that will be Asia Times US does not Chicago, Lemont, IL. The event saw an attendance of over 300 patrons. organized in associations necessarily The celebration was honored by the presence of “Autograph” movie fame with CTS, Federation of endorse views visually-challenged singer and orchestra Comaganin Raaga Priya. Before Tamil Sangams of North expressed by the authors the program started, with the support of Nambikkai Vizhudhugal team America (FeTNA), and in their articles our patrons exhibited a human chain to demonstrate the solidarity for International Association of Tamil Research (IATR) in Greater Chicago enforcing Kaveri river water allocation between the states in India Area in the year 2019. CTS, as never minimized its efforts, presented an event that provoked Finally, the talk and interactive session by “Paleo Hero” Mr. Neander inquisitiveness among its patons. The 4-hour long program commenced Selvan was a side-splitting, which by itself was enough to retain the sharp at 4:00 p.m. following Thamizh Thaai Vazhthu (Invocation to God- crowd till the end of the event. At the conclusion, the CTS executive team dess Tamil). President Mr. Mani Gunasekaran inaugurated the event by thanked the generous sponsors – Professional Mortgage Solutions Inc., introducing organizers Mr. Prasad Rajaraman (Vice President, CTS), Mr. Johng Greene Realtors, Prime Care of Naperville, Foxriver Dental, NewY- Murali Venugopalan, Mr. Murugesh Kasilingam, and Mrs. Kamala Babu, ork Life Insurance. who then chivalrously welcomed the patrons and the special guests. Factors crucial to the success of the program were favorable; generous The event started with the stunning presentations by the beautiful women donations from sponsors, logistical support from volunteers in setting up of Chicagoland area displaying the rich performing arts: traditional, con- the event and in ferrying heavy items including audio-visual equipment’s temporary, and folk. Kavithai (poem) renditions by our patrons signified and food items, presence of talented artists, and an appreciative audience. the Kaveri issue. 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Shawkat Dr. Basheer Ahmed Dr. Shamsa Qureshi Mohammed Good bye H.E. Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry By Dr. Ashraf Abbasi

A farewell letter from H.E. Aizaz Ahmed Chaudhry the Ambassador of Pakistan to United States. I am not happy to say him good bye but with gloomy heart knowing that life has its phases and nothing in life is permanent. However, the good part is that he successfully completed the term of prestigious office to serve as Ambas- sador to United States. I commend him fo rep- resenting his country, its vital interests and its diplomatic mission with confidence, strength and resolve. He never shy away from tacking tough questions about terrorism, military or Afghanistan rather responded with befitting answers. Through out in his term Pakistan-US relation went through worst state of challeng- DALLAS-HOUSTON PAGES es, stresses & strains because of New US-Ad- ministration, changes in geo political realities and relations continue to be on a roller coaster. However, Amb. Aizaz Ahmed Ch did an excel- lent job pressing Pakistan’s legit case before congressional leaders, US-Amin, think tanks, academia and US media, both print & elec- tronic. He also effectively engaged Pakistani diaspora for promotion of trade, investment and friendship between the two countries and two people. He organized a successful Community & Youth full-day Convention at the Pakistan Em- bassy which was very well attended by “who is who” in Pakistani -American community, youth talents, media & business role models from all over the country. Amb. Aizaz has set bar of service and engagement quite high and it will be a mission impossible for the new raw- hand Ambassador to fit ii his shoes. Stakes are highly for the successor Ambassador with his already tainted profile will face more hardship to defend himself before media & think tanks forget about defending & representing the case of Pakistan or mending the fractured relations. With heavy heart & deep appreciation I say farewell to Ambassador Aizaz Ahmed Ch and profoundly thank him for his services to the people & country of Pakistan & the diaspora. My best wishes go for his future endeavors and for his health & happiness and also for his beautiful family. I am pretty confident he will continue to serve Pakistan and its people in his retired life in a new role as a patriot. JUNE 2018 PAGE 5 Muslim communitywww.Asia Center Times. for HumanUS Services celebrates 25th year of services to the community. DALLAS-HOUSTON PAGES M. Basheer Ahmed M.D, Chairman Emeritus

On May 19th MCC had a successful fundraising event. While celebrating its 25th year of service, MCC also recognized many multi-faith organizations who are providing community services in Dallas- Fort Worth area. Mr. Khizr Khan a well known inspirational speaker, was the honored guest and Mr. Azhar Aziz presi- dent of ISNA was the motivational speaker. In addition to the community leaders, various Islamic center, Indian Association of North Texas, Pakistan Society of North Texas, Islamic Relief, CHETNA (South Asian Domestic Violence Services), Texas Muslim Women Foundation, Hyderabad Society of North Texas, Multi- Cultural Alliance, Asian American Chamber of Commerce and the other community service providers participated in this event. Honorable Congress women Eddie Burnice Johnson and Judge Sharon Wilson, District Attorney received special plaques for their services to the community.

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Right: Azeem A. Quadeer, Publisher Asia Times US , Mayor City of Kennedale Brian Johnson, Dr. Talaun Simmons, Executive Director, MCC. Above Pics: Khizr Khan, Shawkat Mohammed, Mrs and Mr. Dean Panjwani, senior Managing partner, New York Life. JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 6 Copy Cats: Is the Contagion effect after DALLAS-HOUSTON PAGES Mass Shootings real? Dr Asim Shah CBS interview (KHOU channel 11) There are also reports that shooters in Many law enforcement experts warn of a copycat or “contagion” effect after school Oregon, Sandy Hook, and Tucson all ad- shootings, where threats to schools or even violence can increase. So, is it for real? mired previous school shooters or wanted notoriety. Dr. Asim Shah, Executive Vice Chair and Professor in the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine, agrees. He says those The FBI and Texas State University’s most easily influenced usually feel like nobody likes them, they don’t fit in, and they ALERRT center recently launched the typically want some way to get back at society or become famous. Don’t Name Them campaign, citing the contagion effect. It urges media covering A 2015 study by Arizona State University and Northern Illinois University found “sig- mass shootings to focus on the victims and nificant evidence of contagion in school shootings,” an effect researchers found lasted heroes, avoid airing manifestos and videos nearly two weeks after the shooting. It also finds “state prevalence of firearm ownership by the perpetrator, limit photos, and even is significantly associated with the state incidence of mass killings with firearms, school use boring language to describe their actions. shootings, and mass shootings.”

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Salman Bhojani was elected to the Euless City Council Salman Bhojani, the first Muslim to be elected to public office in Euless, “I think Euless is getting a man “It was not about faith, it was not took the oath of office Tuesday. of very high character and a fam- about where I came from,” he said. ily man, a Boy Scout leader and an “We are forgetting what those Ameri- “We’ve made history,” Bhojani said. entrepreneur. He embodies not only can values are. We are really becom- “I am the first minority and the first the values of this country but also ing more intolerant. Muslim to be elected.” of this city. They are getting a great American.” “Most Americans are immigrants. Bhojani said he is there to represent If you go down we all immigrated everyone in Euless, including those Bhojani defeated conservative can- from Europe and other places in the who did not vote for him. State Rep. didate Molly Maddux in the Place 6 world. We have to be accepting of Rafael Anchia, D-Dallas, conducted race by 37 votes after a contentious one another. There are positive things Bhojani’s swearing-in ceremony, and campaign where Bhojani received about diversity and if you are united presented the new council member harsh criticism from Rep. Jonathan with diversity, you can use it a posi- with a gavel from Texas House Speak- Stickland, R-Bedford, who wrote on tive force.” er Joe Straus and Anchia. He also his Facebook page that Bhojani is received a resolution from U.S. Rep. Muslim and had a dangerous agenda. Bhojani, 38, at attorney who im- Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas. In his post, Stickland said that Bho- migrated from Pakistan in 1999, jani is an attorney, lifelong Democrat started out mopping gas station floors Anchia and Bhojani two became and someone who will raise taxes. before owning two stores while in law friends while practicing law at the school. He has served on the city’s Haynes and Boone law firm. Anchia Bhojani said he is eager to put the park board for four years. praised Bhojani as a good leader who campaign behind him and work hard is a parent, attorney and scout leader. to get things done as a positive role According to U.S. Census figures, 33 model. percent of the population in Euless is “I too am the son of immigrants. We non-white shared our experiences and bonded,” He added that Tuesday’s swearing-in Anchia said. was about American values JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 7 DALLAS-HOUSTON PAGES

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PAKPAC second annual Bipartisan Iftar on Capital Hill was a great success. Whole event sold out a week before and still many more showed up!

The event was attended by

Senator Jeffrey Merkley (D) Congressman Mike Turner (R) Congressman Joe Wilson (R) Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R) Congressman Eric Swalwell (D) Congressman Jack Bergman (R) Congressman John Moolenaar (R) Congressman Dan Kildee (D) Congressman John Sarbanes (D)

Making it a truly Bipartisan event! PAKPAC champions congressmen and senators were recognized and awards were given.

Thanks to President Dr Jalil Khan, Past President Riffat Chughtai, PAKPAC Board and Advisory Counsel Mem- bers for making it a memorable Iftar!

We need to keep working to build the relationships, to become part of the political process and to create aware- ness in young generation.

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Famous Pakistani TV star Hassan Soomro at a din- ner gathering for special children of need organized Harvard doctors reveal what you need to know about by SOCH the news of Dallas.Seen in the picture are Inflammation and Chronic Disease Shawkath Mohammed, Salman Abidi, Rabia Khan , Neelam Ali, Rafeeq Ahmed, Suraiya Ahmed and Protect your health with this essential You’ll learn: …the effect of inflammation on the others guide! …how inflammation is linked to brain. Even your brain is susceptible What do heart disease, obesity, chronic disease. It turns out inflam- to inflammation. Understanding rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, gout, mation is a key player in a wide range Inflammation looks at how inflam- asthma, and other chronic conditions of chronic diseases, including heart mation can alter blood flow to the have in common? Inflammation! If disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, brain, leading to tissue damage and you’re experiencing chronic illness (or psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel cognitive decline. Inflammation can might be), you owe it to yourself to get disease. The guide goes into detail also lead to the creation of damaging the facts about inflammation and what about these illnesses and their links to proteins linked to Alzheimer’s. it’s doing to your health. inflammation. As Understanding Inflammation Fortunately, learning about inflam- …how allergies can lead to inflamma- makes clear, you’re not helpless in the mation just got a lot easier, thanks to tion. Sometimes the immune system face of inflammation! For example, Understanding Inflammation. This becomes hypersensitive to allergens nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory brand new, information-packed guide like dust and pollen. As the guide (NSAID) drugs such as aspirin and from the experts at Harvard Medical explains, repeated exposure to these ibuprofen offer relief. You’ll learn School covers everything you need to allergens can lead to inflammation, about these and other non-NSAID know about inflammation—what it is, which, left unchecked, can cause tissue medicines, including their benefits why it’s dangerous, and how you can damage. and risks. The guide also looks at the prevent and treat it. …what inflammation can do to your pros and cons of fish oil supplements Above Pic: Ifte S Khan and the family of Salman The dangers of inflammation joints. The guide looks at two joint as a way of managing inflammation. Bhojani.Salman Bhojani was elected to the Euless There are two kinds of inflammation— diseases—rheumatoid arthritis and Besides medicines, the guide reveals City Council, triumphing over a conservative state acute (short term) and chronic (long gout—and how inflammation is a key 10 powerful anti-inflammatory lawmaker’s ugly campaign attacks on his religion and term). While acute inflammation is an factor in both. In the case of rheu- “influencers”—such as eating fruits, immigrant background. Bhojani, who will be the city’s essential part of the healing process, matoid arthritis, the body’s immune vegetables, and nuts, minimizing first minority council member, defeated his opponent chronic inflammation can lead to system attacks itself, leading to inflam- stress, getting more sleep, and quit- Molly Maddux by a margin of 37 votes. Bhojani, a many of the health conditions plaguing mation that can damage tissues. The ting smoking—which can help you lawyer who moved to the U.S. from Pakistan 18 years people today. inflammation associated with gout can, take charge of chronic inflammation ago, has portrayed his win as a victory for diversity and Understanding Inflammation reveals over the long term, cause joint damage and prevent or reduce its damaging acceptance. the dangers of chronic inflammation. and a loss of mobility. effects. CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 9 IFTEKHAR SHAREEF PAGE Iftekhar Shareef receives award from ATA and TATA It was a proud moment to receive “Community Service and Public Relations” award from two national Telugu Organizations American Telugu Association (ATA) and TATA at its biennial conference held in Dallas, Texas May 31th to June 2nd . Present where many politicians from A.P and Telangana along with Tollywood actors and actresses. My good friends Dr Prem Sagar Reddy , P. Malla Reddy , Chez Reddy , MLC Ramchander Rao , Ram Mohan Agriculture minister A.P , Hanumanth Reddy founder ATA , President ATA Karun Asireddy , and others where there to witness .

It was nice to host Iftar dinner and meeting at Mysore Woodland Restaurant on Devon Ave on behalf of Indian-American community with multi national task force of over 20 different countries in support of JB Pitzker the democratic nominee for Governor of Il- linois under the leadership of Bishop Dr. Claude Porter

Ms. Dorthy Brown clerk of Circuit court of Cook County announces to run for Mayor of Chicago , good lucks

It was wonderful to break Ramadan fast with Muslim business group of chicago along with Ms. Dorothy Brown clerk of circuit court of Cook County Illinois and future Mayor Vacation in Colorado with family of great city Chicago . JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 10 BIRTHDAYS IN JUNE -CONGRATS INTERNATIONAL PAGES

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OP Meena has completed his tenure in the Consulate General of India, Chicago and will move shortly for his next assignment at Embassy of India, Ulaanbaatar [Mongolia].Seen in the pic re sunil Shah, OP Meena, Hitesh Gandhi and others at his farewell.

Ladies Iftar Party hosted by Asma Nusrath at Diamond Grill

Laddi Singh With Ketki Shroff Steffen and Ami Batth. and others

AARA 10th anniversary Dinner,Music & dance,Bollywood Singer Divya Khandekar,Left Master Hitesh Nayak DJ ,Right side Mujeeb Osman

Rahul Gandhi son of Hitesh Gandhi Graduates Daawat e Iftar Masjid Al Huda, Chicago from John Hersey High School JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 12 JUNE 2018 PAGE 13

www.Asia Times.US CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES Dr. Manu K. Vora’s 2018 US Fulbright Specialist Project in India NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS, April 23, 2018 - In 2016, (BHU), Varanasi. 500 companies in US Baldrige Performance Excel- The US Department of State’s Bureau of Educa- During his India lence Framework. tional visit, he delivered For the last 25 years as an Adjunct Faculty he and Cultural Affairs appointed Dr. Manu K. his Career De- teaches Operations Management course globally. He Vora as a Fulbright Specialist for a Five-Year term. velopment Talk is connected Dr. Vora at Narsee Monjee with over 80 educational institutes globally. He completed his first Fulbright Specialist (FSP) Institute of Man- holds Ph.D., M.S. (both from IIT, Chicago), and B. Project at his Alma Mater, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, agement Studies Tech. (Honors) in India in March 2018. (NMIMS), Vile chemical engineering from IIT (BHU), and Parle, Mumbai, MBA with marketing management. He has deliv- Dr. Vora accomplished Five Key Initiatives as Shri Ramakrishna ered 770 presentations a part of his FSP Project at IIT (BHU), Varanasi as Ashrama, Rajkot, world-wide and published over 70 scholarly follows: and Ramakrishna articles. Mission Home of Service, 1) Conducted “Risk Management for Organiza- Varanasi. He attended a meeting with the IIT As the Founder Director and President of Blind tional Excellence” Workshop for 21 attendees and Bombay Director’s Team regarding their World Foundation for India (BFI), his team has raised over received 100% University Ranking $4 million to Overall Satisfaction. project. Also delivered Two Talks at SIES help over one million visually impaired people 2) Delivered five sessions on “Recipe for Suc- Graduate School of Technology, Nerul, Mumbai on in India. He received “2017 Lifetime Achievement cess at an University and in Professional Careers”, a ‘Education, Innovation, Award from Career and Entrepreneurship for Nation Building’ to Association of IIT-BHU Alumni, Delhi”, “2015 Development Talk to 195 Students. undergraduate students and on ‘Create Magic in the BHU Distinguished Alumnus Award”, 2015 & 2000 3) Delivered five sessions on “Create Magic in Classrooms for Rotary International the Classrooms for Students’ Engagement”, an In- Students’ Engagement’ to faculties. Overall, Paul Harris Fellow Medal”, “2013 Top 40 Alum- novative during the visit he delivered 11 sessions on Career ni for the First 40th Anniversary of Keller Graduate Educational Practice with 54 Faculties and Re- Development with School of search Scholars. an outreach to 1,200 students and professionals Management”, “2012 IIT Chicago Alumni 4) Provided expert advice in advancing state-of- and shared five sessions on innovative practices for Medal”, “2011 Ellis Island Medal of Honor”, and the-art curriculum for the establishment of a new students’ “2010 U. S. President’s School of engagement in the classrooms with 130 faculties Volunteer Service Award”. In 1968, he received Management Science and Engineering Program and research scholars. J. N. Tata Scholarship to pursue his graduate studies at IIT (BHU), Varanasi. in the U.S. 5) Provided Relevant Feedback to Two Ph.D. Dr. Manu Vora is the Chairman and President Research Scholars in the Industrial Management of Business Excellence, Inc., USA since June 2000. XXXXX area of the He has over 43 Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT years of leadership experience guiding Fortune JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 14 Qatar bans Saudi, UAE goods from stores INTERNATIONAL PAGES Qatar has ordered shops to remove goods originating known members of the ruling family. from a group of Saudi Arabian-led countries which a Asian nations, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Ban- year ago imposed a wide-ranging boycott on the emirate, gladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines, whose nationals The UAE’s articulate ambassador to Russia, Omar Gho- Doha officials said on Saturday. populate the Gulf’s labour force, have already reaped ini- bash, in June suggested, “There are certain economic tial benefits with Qatar, eager to put its best foot forward, sanctions that we can take which are being considered A directive from the economy ministry ordered shops to significantly reforming its controversial “kafala” or labour right now. One possibility would be to impose conditions immediately strip shelves of products from Saudi Arabia, sponsorship regime. on our own trading partners and say you want to work the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt. with us then you have got to make a commercial choice.” Inspectors will visit stores to ensure they comply with the Qatar recently became the first Gulf state to introduce a order, the ministry said. minimum wage, albeit criticised by human rights groups Six months later, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have yet to for being at $200 below earning levels in many of the act on their threat, creating business opportunities as The government will also try and stop products such as labour-supplying states. It has also sought to improve Qatar settles in for the long haul and structurally ensures Saudi dairy goods from entering Qatar via a third coun- workers’ rights and committed to improving their living that it will no longer depend primarily on its Gulf neigh- try. conditions. bours. Qatar’s Government Communications Office (GCO) said Qatar was under pressure to reform the kafala system it was trying to “protect the safety of consumers”. long before the Gulf crisis erupted, but the dispute with Food is one key area, making food security a Qatari Products originating from blockading states, which as its Gulf neighbours strengthened its interest in being seen priority. Turkey and Iran were quick to step in to fill the a result of the blockade cannot pass the GCC customs to be doing the right thing. Its moves are over time likely gap created by the Saudi ban on export to Qatar of dairy territory, have to undergo proper import inspections and to persuade other Gulf states to follow suit. and other products. With the import of some 4,000 cows, customs procedures,” the GCO said in a statement. Qatar has sought to achieve a degree of self-sufficiency “Qatar conducts its trade policy in accordance with all of The boycott as a result of its refusal to accept UAE-Saudi with domestic production within a matter of months ac- its multilateral and bilateral agreements.” demands that would curtail its independence has forced counting for approximately 30 per cent of consumption. Qatar to restructure trade relationships, diversify sources Nonetheless, with a minimal food processing industry, The order comes just days before the anniversary of a for goods and services, creative alternative port alliances Qatar will seek to diversify its sources, creating opportu- bitter Gulf crisis. and recalibrate the strategy of its national carrier, Qatar nity for Asian producers. Airways. Since June 5 last year, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain With the loss of some 20 Gulf destinations as a result of and Egypt have cut all relations with Qatar, accusing it of The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and their allies insist that Qatar the boycott, state-owned Qatar Airways, the region’s sec- financing terrorist groups and having close ties with Iran. unconditionally break its ties to various political groups, ond largest airline, may be the entity most affected by the including the Muslim Brotherhood, adhere to Saudi and crisis. Against the backdrop of a likely annual loss, Qatar The countries subsequently imposed a trade and diplo- UAE foreign policy, reduce relations with Iran, shutter Airways is looking to expand its route network elsewhere

matic boycott on Qatar, which rejects the charges and the Al Jazeera television network and accept monitoring and weighing stakes in other airlines. says the countries are seeking regime change in Doha. of its compliance. Qatar has rejected any infringement of its sovereignty and called for a negotiated solution. Asia is an obvious target. Qatar is scheduled to initiate The row has forced isolated Qatar, which previously flights to Canberra in Australia, Chiang Mai and Utapao relied on its Gulf neighbours, to look elsewhere for food The two countries have so far shown no willingness to in Thailand, and Chittagong in Bangladesh next year. The imports, including Turkey, Morocco and Iran. compromise on their insistence on unconditional Qatari airline has rejected proposals that it bid for Air India, but

acceptance, but have also shied away from escalating plans to move ahead with plans for the launch of a do- INTERNATIONAL PAGES Many such imports enter the country via ports such as the dispute, by among others pressuring third parties to mestic Indian airline. Elsewhere, Qatar Airways acquired Kuwait and Oman. choose sides. a 9.61pc stake in troubled Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific for $662 million. It is through these ports, and also via individuals, that The dispute has further divided the Arab world with goods from the boycotting countries manage to get in to some countries like Egypt and Bahrain siding with the Similarly, Qatar has had to compensate for its loss of port Qatar, said a source with knowledge of the situation. UAE and Saudi Arabia, others like Jordan, Lebanon, facilities, primarily in the UAE by diverting to Salalah in Tunisia, and Algeria sitting on the sidelines and calling Oman and Singapore. While that solved the Gulf state’s “Businessmen from the blockading countries are trying for a negotiated solutions, and finally nations like Oman immediate bottlenecks, it is probable that Qatar will to go around the blockade... by using third parties,” said and Algeria which have stepped in to help Qatar offset take an interest in other Asian ports in competition with the source. the impact of the boycott. Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The rift between the Gulf countries and Qatar has created a space for Asian countries to step in to engage with the The fracturing of the Arab world was on display at a Given Saudi interest in China-backed ventures such small peninsular state. meeting of Arab foreign ministers in Cairo in mid- as Pakistan’s Gwadar and the Maldives, Qatar could November. Saudi Arabia was able to wrest a statement well look at Indian alternatives, including the Indian- There’s a silver lining for Asian countries in the six- condemning Iran and its Lebanese ally, Hezbollah, but supported Iranian port of Chabahar, a mere 75 kilome- month-old crisis in the Gulf that pits a UAE-Saudi-led failed to achieve a consensus as Lebanon teetered on the tres further up the coast from Gwadar. Singapore port alliance against Qatar. That is as long as Saudi Arabia balance because of Saudi pressure. has stepped in with Qatar availing itself of shipping and and the United Arab Emirates shy away from attempt- logistical services. Vietnam and India see opportunities ing to harness their financial muscle to shore up lagging Without breaking the stalemate and the initiation of in the sale of food and construction materials. international support for their diplomatic and economic negotiations that at best would achieve a face-saving boycott of the idiosyncratic Gulf state. formula that falls short of a fundamental resolution, the Perhaps most fundamentally, Asian countries like India, dispute is likely to in a bid to ensure the security of their energy supplies, settle in as a fact are looking at diversifying their sources and increasing of life and further the non-Middle Eastern portion from producers like the undermine the United States. Indian Oil minister Dharmendra Prad- Gulf Cooperation han adopted a tough stand in recent talks with OPEC Council (GCC) Secretary General Sanusi Mohammad Barkindo, advis- that groups the six ing him that India was looking at alternative sourcing. Gulf states. Saudi India recently cut crude oil imports from Iran because of Arabia and its al- stalled negotiations over the development of an offshore lies have said they gas deposit in the Gulf, forcing Iran to look for alterna- were not contem- tive buyers in Europe. plating military intervention The Gulf, irrespective of if and how the crisis may be even if they have resolved, is unlikely to return to the status quo ante. As a sought to foster result, the crisis is certain to influence political, economic tribal opposition and commercial relationships for decades to come. That to Qatari Emir creates opportunity that Asian nations potentially can Sheikh Tamim capitalise on.—The Daily Star/Bangladesh bin Hamad Al Thani led by lesser Published in Dawn JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 15 Imran Khan eyes victory as Pakistan announces INTERNATIONAL PAGES elections on July 25 Pakistani cricket star-turned-politician Imran Khan’s party vowed Sunday to oust the country’s “corrupt” rulers, as the nuclear-armed state announced it will hold general elections on July 25. The poll will bring to a head political tensions that have been building since former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was ousted by the Supreme Court on corruption charges and later barred from politics for life. Khan is hoping to achieve a years-long dream of leading the country as its prime min- ister, and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the main challenger to the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), which was headed by Sharif until his ban. PTI leaders have said they are confident they will be able to defeat the PML-N. “The Pakistani nation... can see the dawn of a new Pakistan, which will not be ruled by the corrupt,” the party said in a statement posted Sunday on Twitter along with a graphic that read “Mafia’s Game Over”. “Stop us if you can,” it said in another tweet. The bullish comments came after Pakistan’s president Mamnoon Hussain on Saturday approved July 25 as the date for the elections, which offer the prospect of what would be only the second-ever democratic transfer of power in the South Asian country. The current government, led by Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, is expected to hand over power to a caretaker administration in the coming days. Despite Sharif’s ouster, the ruling party says it has invested in improving Pakistan’s rickety infrastructure and attracted billions of dollars in Chinese investment. It has also denied allegations of graft against its leadership by opponents like Khan. PTI has vowed to fight corruption, presenting itself as a polar opposite of what it calls status-quo politicians. Since he was ousted, Sharif and the PML-N have become increasingly vocal in their con- frontation with the country’s powerful military establishment and the courts, claiming there is a conspiracy afoot to reduce the party’s power. Political analyst Hasan Askari said PTI was heading into the election with momentum on its side, but stopped short of predicting a win at the polls that would allow the party to form a government. “One thing is clear that PTI seats will increase and PML-N’s seats will decrease, but by how many, we can’t say at this stage,” Askari told AFP. Sharif was the 15th prime minister in Pakistan’s seven-decade history -- roughly half of it under military rule -- to be removed before completing a full term. The country saw its first ever democratic transfer of power following elections in 2013, which the PML-N won by a landslide. INTERNATIONAL PAGES “This is the second consecutive parliament to complete its tenure and we are now look- In April, a Pakistan court disqualified Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif for violating the ing forward to... (going) to the people to get their verdict on our performance,” Finance country’s election laws, while Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal was shot in the arm in a Minister Miftah Ismail told AFP. suspected assassination attempt by an Islamist gunman earlier this month. Despite the numerous court rulings against the PML-N, the party has won a string of Sharif also sparked a firestorm after suggesting Pakistani militants were behind the 2008 recent by-elections, proving it will likely remain a powerful force. Mumbai attacks, approaching what is seen as a red line in the country by touching on It continues to enjoy large swathes of support in Punjab, the country’s most populous criticism of Pakistan’s military. province, but will enter the election under increasing pressure. Saudi activists’ arrest revives concerns about reform agenda RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s crackdown on women’s about opposing any government policy, but the rights campaigners, just weeks before the much- message internationally is completely different,” said hyped lifting of a ban on women driving, has Kristian Coates Ulrichsen from Texas-based Rice revived doubts about its crown prince’s inscrutable University’s Baker Institute. and seemingly erratic approach to reforms in the He said it was difficult to assess the “opaque” deci- kingdom. sion-making process behind the crackdown. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has “We just have no idea. It reinforces the perception seized most levers of power since rising from rela- that policymaking now is more unpredictable and tive obscurity, is trying to diversify the biggest Arab concentrated in the hands of one man who perhaps economy away from oil and open up the deeply lacks some of the decades of experience that his pre- conservative Muslim country by easing strict social decessors had.” rules and promoting entertainment. He has won praise at home and abroad for his Prince Mohammed, 32, surpassed more senior cous- modernisation efforts, but he has also provoked ins to become heir apparent a year ago, concentrating unease with an anti-corruption purge last year, to friendly governments not to engage with anyone at all power and pushing through rapid change in a country when scores of royals and top businessmen were detained on government-led social reform, even where the mes- which for decades was ruled by consensus. He has also at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh. sages we are hearing are supportive of the government taken a more aggressive stance against arch-rival Iran, Most were freed after reaching settlements with the and echoing what the government’s own international PR beginning a three-year-old war in Yemen and leading a government in a secretive campaign that sent shockwaves campaigns are saying.” boycott of fellow Gulf Arab state Qatar. through the business community. The official reason for the arrests was suspicious contact The crown prince’s defenders said he may have had to pla- The arrest this month of nearly a dozen prominent activ- with foreign entities and offering financial support to cate religious conservatives, who had also been stifled in a ists, mostly women who for years urged reforms that overseas enemies. No details were provided and security previous crackdown on clerics opposed to social changes are now being implemented and trumpeted abroad, has spokesmen have not responded to requests for comment. like lifting bans on cinemas and women driving. further disconcerted Western allies. Diplomats were un- UNPREDICTABLE Ali Shihabi, who runs the pro-Saudi Arabia Foundation nerved that state-backed media had labelled the activists Following the latest arrests, diplomats in Riyadh have in Washington, called the arrests a mistake and damag- as “agents of the embassies”. begun questioning how serious the kingdom is about ing to Saudi Arabia’s image. But Prince Mohammed had “It’s tough because to date we’ve been encouraging of the change. Activists say the move signals that political open- never pretended that political openness was on the cards, Saudi reform agenda,” one diplomat said. ness will not be allowed to follow social liberalisation. he said. “The Saudi government seems to be sending a message “It sends a message domestically that don’t even think CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 16 CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 17 CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 18 JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 19 The great musician S D Burman INTERNATIONAL PAGES

Sachin Dev Burman (1 October 1906 – 31 October 1975) was an Indian music direc- 89 Hindi films in all.[6] tor and singer. A member of the Tripura royal family, he started his career with Bengali films in 1937. Later he began composing for Hindi movies, and became one of the most He made his film debut successful Bollywood film music composers. S D Burman composed music for over 100 singing in Yahudi ki Ladki movies, including Hindi and Bengali films. Apart from being a versatile composer, he (1933) but the songs were also sang songs in light semi-classical and folk style of Bengal. His son Rahul Dev Bur- scrapped and re-sung by man was also a celebrated music composer for Bollywood films. Pahari Sanyal. His first film as a singer was finally S.D. Burman’s compositions have been sung by leading singers of the period including Sanjher Pidim (1935). Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi, Geeta Dutt, Manna Dey, Kishore Kumar, Hemant Disillusioned with the ma- Kumar, Asha Bhosle and Shamshad Begum. Mukesh and Talat Mahmood have also sung terialism of Mumbai, Bur- songs composed by him. He sang about 14 Hindi and 13 Bengali film songs. man left the Ashok Kumar Burman was born on 1 October 1906, in Comilla, Bengal Presidency (in present-day starred Mashaal (1950) Bangladesh) to Raj Kumari Nirmala Devi,[2] the royal princess of Manipur and Nabad- incomplete and decided to wipchandra Dev Burman, son of Maharaja Ishanachandra Manikya Dev Burman, Ma- board the first train back haraja of Tripura (r. 1849–1862). Sachin was the youngest of the five sons of his parents, to Calcutta. Fortunately, he who had nine children in all. His mother died when he was just two years of age was dissuaded from doing S D Burman’s first school was at Kumar Boarding in Agartala, Tripura. It was a boarding so. school in the likes of Harrow and Eton for sons of the royalty and the very rich.[citation needed] SD Burman’s father, Raja Nabadweepchandra Deb Burman noticed the teach- In 1950s, Burman teamed ers were more busy with pampering the sons of the nobility than educating them. S D up with Dev Anand’s Nav Burman’s father took him from Kumar Boarding and admitted him at Yusuf School in Ketan Productions to cre- Comilla, before he was admitted in Class V in Comilla Zilla School. From Comilla Zilla ate musical hits like Taxi School he completed his Matriculation in 1920 at the age of 14. He then got admitted Driver, Nau do Gyarah at Victoria College, Comilla, which is presently Comilla Victoria Government College (1957) and Kala Paani from where he passed his IA in 1922 and then BA in 1924. S D Burman left for Kolkata (1958). In addition, he to start an MA in Calcutta University, which he did not finish as music got the better of gave music for Munimji him for good. He started his formal music education by training under the musician K. (1955) and Paying Guest C. Dey from 1925 to 1930; thereafter in 1932 he came under the tutelage of Bhismadev (1957). The songs sung Chattopadhaya, who was only three years his senior. This was followed by training from by Mohammed Rafi and Ustad Badal Khan, the sarangi maestro, and Ustad Allauddin Khan, the sarodist.[4] He Kishore Kumar became brought K.C. Dey, Badal Khan and Allauddin Khan to Agartala. The noted Bengal poet popular. Burman composed the music for Dev Anand’s production company Navketan’s laureate, Kazi Nazrul Islam also spent time in their family home in Comilla in the early first film Afsar (1950). With the success of their second film Baazi (1951), he made it to ‘20s the top and a long association with Navketan and Dev Anand was on its way. “Baazi”’s S D Burman started working as a radio singer on Calcutta Radio Station in the late ‘20s, jazzy musical score revealed a new facet of singer Geeta Dutt, who was mainly known when his work as a singer-composer was based on Bengali folk and light Hindustani for melancholy songs and bhajans. While every song in the film was a hit, one stood out classical music. Consequently, his compositions were mainly influenced by his huge for special appeal – “Tadbir se Bigdi Hui Taqdeer”, a ghazal that was occidentalised into a INTERNATIONAL PAGES repertoire of folk-tunes from present Bangladesh and later other parts of India and seductive song. The “jaal” song “Yeh raat yeh chandni” by Hemant Kumar is an all-time around the world. His first record was also released in 1932 (Hindustan Musical Prod- great classic. The song ‘Thandi Hawain’ from Naujawan (1951) sung by Lata Mangeshkar uct), with “Khamaj” (semi classical), “E Pathey Aaj Eso Priyo” on one side, and the folk was one of his first major hits. It made Lata very famous as also poet Sahir. “Dakle Kokil Roj Bihane” on the reverse side, on 78 rpm for Hindustan Records.[5] In the following decade, he He also wrote music for the Guru Dutt classics – Pyaasa (1957) and Kaagaz Ke Phool reached his peak as a singer, (1959). The soundtrack of Devdas (1955) was also composed by him. House No. 44 cutting as many as 131 songs (1955), Funtoosh (1956), and Solva Saal (1958) were other S. D. Burman hits. In 1959 in Bengali, and also sang for came Sujata, a masterpiece by Bimal Roy, and S. D. created magic again with “Jalte hai composers like Himangsu jiske liye” by Talat Mamood. Dutta (8), RC Boral (1), Nazrul Islam (4), Sailesh Das In 1958, S. D. Burman gave music for Kishore Kumar’s house production Chalti Ka Gupta (2) and Subal Das Naam Gaadi, the same year he was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for Gupta (1).[6] He also sang Music direction of Sujata and remains the only music director to have won the pres- for Madhavlal Master and tigious award.[16] S. D. Burman often took inspiration from folk music, Hindustani son RD Burman. classical music as well as the more mundane day to day sounds of life. For example: in a later interview, he discussed how he had composed the Kaala Pani tune for the Majrooh In 1934, he attended the All Sultanpuri / Md. Rafi / Dev Anand song “Hum bekhudi mein tum” based upon the Hin- India Music Conference, at dustani Raga “Raag Chayyanat” and the Muslim Muezzin’s call for prayers that one hears the invitation of Allahabad daily near a mosque.[17] University, where he pre- Early on in his career, Burman refused to allow his voice to be lip-synced on film by ac- sented his Bengali Thumri, all to an illustrious audience, with the likes of Vijaya Lakshmi tors,[6] as a result, even later on, in Hindi cinema, his thin yet powerful voice was often Pandit and the inimitable Abdul Karim Khan of Kirana Gharana. Later in the year, he used as bardic commentary to haunting results, as in “Ore Majhi Mere Sajan Hai Us was invited to Bengal Music Conference, Kolkata, which was inaugurated by Rabindra- Paar” from Bandini (1963), “Wahaan Kaun hai Tera” from Guide (1965) and finally “Sa- nath Tagore, here again he sang his Thumri, and was awarded a Gold Medal. fal Hogi Teri Aradhana” from Aradhana (1969),[18] for which he received the National Film Award for Best Male Playback Singer for the year, 1970 . He built a house in Southend Park, Ballygunge, Kolkata. He married his student, Meera Das Gupta (1920–2007), the granddaughter of Magistrate Raibahadur Kamalnath Ill health caused a slump in his career in the early 1960s, but he gave many hit films in Dasgupta from Dhaka on 10 February 1938 in Calcutta, though according to some, hav- the late 1960s. In 1961, S. D. Burman and Lata Mangeshkar came together during the re- ing married a non-royal, created a furore within the royal family, and subsequently he cording of R.D. Burman’s first song for the movie Chhote Nawab (1961). They reconciled severed ties with his family, and forfeited his inheritance. According to some others, S.D. their differences and started working again in 1962. Burman severed ties with his royal family because he was frustrated with the unjust and unfair treatment meted out to his father and his brothers by the royal family of Tripura. Other S. D. Burman hits from this period were Bandini (1963) and Ziddi (1964). In The couple’s only child, Rahul Dev Burman was born in 1939, and later, both Meera Devi Bandini, Sampooran Singh (well known as Gulzar), made his debut as a lyricist with and Rahul assisted S.D. Burman with some of the musical compositions. S. D. Burman the song “Mora Gora Ang lai le, mohe shaam rang daai de”, although other songs were also did a singing role in the Urdu film Selima (1934) and another role in Dhiren Gan- written by Shailendra. Guide (1965) starring Dev Anand, was probably the best[citation guli’s film Bidrohi (1935) needed] of his work during the time with all the songs super-hits as well as the film; but unfortunately it did not receive the Filmfare Award in best music director category for As a music composer, he started with the Bengali plays Sati Tirtha and Janani, and even- that year, which remained always a discussion among the Bollywood film pandits. tually gave his first score in the film Rajgee. In 1937, his second film Rajkumarer -Nir S. D. Burman went into a coma soon after rehearsing the song “Badi sooni sooni” (sung bashan (1940) became a hit. He gave music in Bengali films such as Protishodh (1941), by Kishore Kumar) for the film Mili. He died on 31 October 1975 in Mumbai. Abhoyer Biye (1942) and Chaddobeshi (1944) and only one Bengali film in 1969/70 after he permanently moved to Mumbai in 1946. He composed for over 20 Bengali films and JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 20 Mahathir Mohamed PM of Malasia at age 92 INTERNATIONAL PAGES Mahathir Mohamad has been sworn in as prime minister of Malaysia after his shock election victory, 15 years after he stood down.

After taking the oath at the Istana Negara palace in Kuala Lumpur, he told reporters his focus would be on the country’s finances.

The former strongman has become, at 92, the world’s old- est elected leader.

He came out of retirement and defected to the opposition to take on and beat former protege Najib Razak.

His historic win ousted the Barisan Nasional (BN) coali- tion, which has been in power since independence in 1957. Addressing the media, he pledged that Malaysia would remain a “friendly trading nation” and he would work to keep the currency, the ringgit, as “steady as pos- sible”.

He said he would seek the return of millions of dollars lost in a corruption scandal at 1Malaysian Development Berhad (1MDB), a state investment fund set up by Mr Najib.

“We believe that we can get most of the 1MDB money back,” he was quoted as saying by Reuters news agency, adding: “We have to increase the confidence of investors in the administration.” at school and became a medical doctor. He became ac- head of government. He is the first Malaysian Prime Min-

He renewed his promise to seek to have his former deputy tive in the UMNO before entering Parliament in 1964. ister not to represent the Barisan Nasional (or preceding prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, released and pardoned. He served one term before losing his seat, subsequently Alliance). He is also the first Malaysian Prime Minister to What was the scale of the victory? falling out with Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman serve from two different parties and on non-consecutive Investment analyst Aninda Mitra told Reuters news and being expelled from UMNO. When Abdul Rahman terms. agency the shock of the election outcome had been as resigned, Mahathir re-entered UMNO and Parliament, Abdul Rahman resigned in 1970 and was replaced by Ab- great as “Brexit and the Trump election”. and was promoted to the Cabinet. By 1976 he had risen dul Razak Hussein. Razak encouraged Mahathir back into to Deputy Prime Minister, and in 1981 was sworn in as the party, and had him appointed as a Senator in 1973. INTERNATIONAL PAGES Official results show Dr Mahathir’s Pakatan Harapan Prime Minister after the resignation of his predecessor, [36] He rose quickly in the Razak government, returning (Alliance of Hope) coalition secured 113 of the 222 seats Hussein Onn. to UMNO’s Supreme Council in 1973, and being ap- being contested, including some which have only ever pointed to Cabinet in 1974 as the Minister for Education. been held by the government. BN took 79 seats. During Mahathir’s first tenure as Prime Minister, Ma- He also returned to the House of Representatives, win- Rising living costs and long-running allegations of cor- laysia experienced a period of rapid modernization and ning the Kedah-based seat of Kubang Pasu unopposed in ruption had weighed heavily on many voters and saw economic growth, and his government initiated a series the 1974 election.[30] One of his first acts as Minister for them peel away from Mr Najib and his once unshakeable of bold infrastructure projects. Mahathir was a dominant Education was to introduce greater government control coalition. political figure, winning five consecutive general elec- over Malaysia’s universities, despite strong opposition tions and fending off a series of rivals for the leadership from the academic community. He also moved to limit How are people taking Mahathir’s return? of UMNO. However, his accumulation of power came at politics on university campuses, giving his ministry the “We feel so united tonight,” student Abdul Aziz Hamzah, the expense of the independence of the judiciary and the power to discipline students and academics who were 24, told AFP news agency in the crowd of jubilant sup- traditional powers and privileges of Malaysia’s royalty. politically active, and making scholarships for students porters outside the palace. “Mahathir is so insightful and He deployed the controversial Internal Security Act to conditional on the avoidance of politics. experienced because he’s been here before.” detain activists, non-mainstream religious figures, and political opponents including the Deputy Prime Minister In 1975, Mahathir ran for one of the three vice-presiden- Fahmi Fadzil, an MP from the winning coalition, told the he fired in 1998, Anwar Ibrahim. Mahathir’s record of cies of UMNO. The contest was considered to be a battle BBC Dr Mahathir inspired excitement about Malaysia’s curbing civil liberties and his antagonism towards western for the succession of the party’s leadership, with both future. interests and economic policy made his relationships with Razak and his deputy, Hussein Onn, in declining health. “Today he has created, along with other Pakatan Harapan the United States, United Kingdom and Australia, among Each of Razak’s preferred candidates was elected: former leaders, a resurgence in faith in Malaysia,” he said. others, difficult. As Prime Minister, he was an advocate of Chief Minister of Melaka, Ghafar Baba; Tengku Raza- “The polling centres that I visited, there was a sense of third-world development and a prominent international leigh Hamzah, a wealthy businessman and member of euphoria among people who cast their vote. Members of activist. Kelantan’s royal family; and Mahathir. When Razak died the press that I had met, some of them said that they cried the following year, Hussein as his successor was forced to when they heard that we had won. After leaving office, Mahathir became a strident critic of choose between the three men to be deputy prime min- “There is very real change happening in Malaysia. Finally his hand-picked successor Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in ister; he also considered the ambitious minister Ghazali we can believe in the country again.” 2006 and later, Najib Razak in 2015 His son Mukhriz Ma- Shafie. Each of Mahathir’s rivals had significant political hathir was the Chief Minister of Kedah until early 2016. liabilities: Ghazali, having been defeated by the others for Mahathir Mohamed is a Malaysian politician serving On 29 February 2016, Mahathir quit UMNO in light of a vice-presidency, lacked the support of UMNO mem- as the seventh Prime Minister of Malaysia. He is the UMNO’s support for the actions of Prime Minister Najib bers; Ghafar had no higher education and was not fluent chairman of the Pakatan Harapan coalition, as well as a Razak, in spite of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad in English; and Razaleigh was young, inexperienced and, member of the Parliament of Malaysia for the Langkawi scandal. On 9 September 2016, the Malaysian United In- critically, unmarried. But Hussein’s decision was not easy. constituency in Kedah. He previously served as the fourth digenous Party was officially registered as a political party, Hussein and Mahathir were not close allies, and Hus- Prime Minister from 1981 to 2003, making him the of- with Mahathir as chairman. On 8 January 2018, Mahathir sein knew the choice of Mahathir would displease Abdul fice’s longest-serving holder. Mahathir’s political career was announced as the Pakatan Harapan coalition candi- Rahman, still alive and revered as the father of Malaysia’s has spanned more than 70 years since he first joined date for Prime Minister for the 2018 general election, in a independence. After six weeks of indecision Mahathir a newly formed United Malays National Organisation plan to pardon Anwar Ibrahim and hand a role to him if was, much to his surprise, appointed as Hussein’s deputy. (UMNO) in 1946, before forming his own party, Parti the campaign was successful. The appointment meant that Mahathir was the anointed Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Malaysian United Indigenous successor to the prime ministership. Party), in 2016. Following a decisive victory for Pakatan Harapan in the Wiki 2018 election, Mahathir was sworn-in as Prime Minister Born and raised in Alor Setar, Kedah, Mahathir excelled on 10 May 2018. At 92, he is the world’s oldest sitting JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 21 INTERNATIONAL PAGES

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During his time as a renowned professor and researcher in academia, Dr. Moham- med T. AliNiazee recognized the increasing tuition rates, increasing student loans and debts, and increasing time periods required for acquiring a college degree. Confronting this imbalance, NWSC is here to make a difference by offering more student guid- ance, smaller classes, and three full terms per year (rather than two). A culmination of his longtime dream of establishing a world class center of education founded on the principles of service, compassion, and quality, Professor AliNiazee took early retire- ment after nearly 40 years of a successful career in academia to establish NWSC. Dr. AliN- iazee and the NWSC team are dedicated to building a private, non-profit school of higher education that provides affordable and quality education dedicated to science, medicine, and the humanities. A cultural hub with numerous advanced centers for healthcare and medicine, Chicago was selected as the city to establish NWSC. In 2008, President AliNiazee acquired the property in Rolling Meadows, IL that is now NWSC. After establishing the Corporate Board and the Board of Regents, M.A.Q. Khan (late), a retired professor of biology for the University of Illinois at Chicago joined NWSC as the Chairman of the Board of Regents, and was ap- pointed as the college’s Vice President. Dr. Khan was instrumental in this formative period at NWSC. Additional faculty and staff were hired by Dr. AliNiazee as the school started to grow. Since its founding in 2008, NWSC has made great progress and continues to diligently work toward providing the very best educational environment. Currently, NWSC is an accredited institution offering accelerated degree seeking and healthcare certification pro- grams. Since NWSC’s first two students in 2009, nearly 500 students have graduated over the past six years. Recent highlights of NWSC’s journey include attaining Title IV funding approval in May 2016 and initial institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) in August 2014. If past performance is any indicator, NWSC has a bright future ahead. JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 23 Urinary incontinence: Common and manageable INTERNATIONAL PAGES As a primary care doctor, I see a lot of women dealing continence. Certain medications, uncontrolled diabetes, be hugely helpful. These therapists are usually women. with the inconvenience, discomfort, and embarrassment bladder infections, constipation, and menopausal changes They will take a careful history and then assess anatomy, of urinary incontinence (unintended leaking of urine). to name a few. Your primary care doctor can help identify muscle control, and strength, and then outline a guided Some are comfortable bringing this up right away. Others and treat many of these issues. exercise program. Once my patients get over their initial suffer needlessly because they feel too shy or awkward to Then take care of the area: I have seen many patients hesitation, they almost always see a benefit. mention it. who have skin rashes and infections in their genital area Bladder training: Scheduling bathroom visits can help The truth is, an estimated 45% of women experience due to excessive moisture. Some are using menstrual women to “train” an overactive bladder. Sometimes some form of urinary incontinence at some point in their pads, or even balled-up tissues or folded paper towels for bladder training is done along with pelvic floor physical lives. That’s almost half of all women! It’s a very big deal. their urinary leakage, or nothing at all. If moisture isn’t therapy, and can be more successful that way. Urinary incontinence can negatively affect physical and absorbed, it will damage the skin and cause problems. And if all that doesn’t help… emotional well-being. For example, women may avoid Sometimes the issue is reluctance to explore the world of Talk to a healthcare provider again. There are several going out because they’re worried about having an ac- incontinence pads (which are now available in a variety medications that may help. For women with postmeno- cident away from home. Other problems include sexual of brands and styles), but often, sadly, it’s the expense. pausal vaginal and vulvar changes (called atrophy), an dysfunction and depression. Some insurances, including Medicaid, will cover inconti- estrogen cream or ring can help a great deal. It may take Types of urinary incontinence nence pads; healthcare spending accounts are an option as long as four months to see an effect, and though topical We usually think of two main categories of incontinence: for some people as well. Barrier ointments, even plain old estrogen is low-risk, hormone therapy is not for every- Stress incontinence: Leaking of urine with coughing, petroleum jelly, can help to protect skin from moisture. one. There are also medications specifically for urinary sneezing, sex, or impact exercise, like running and jump- Daily bathing is also helpful. incontinence, though frankly none are likely to be a cure. ing. This is related to damaged and/or weak pelvic floor Hold off on medication or surgery: Many women don’t In fact, all the pills we see advertised (such as anticholin- muscles, and is common in younger women who have realize that lifestyle changes, physical and behavioral ergics, the most commonly prescribed) only result in one given birth vaginally. therapies are the preferred first-line method of treatment. or two less incontinence episodes per day, at best. Plus, Urge incontinence: Sudden and unpredictable over- Watch the fluid intake: Limit bladder-irritating beverages there are many side effects, such as sleepiness, confusion, whelming urge to urinate, with leaking of small to large such as caffeinated or acidic drinks (alcohol, coffee, black dry eyes, dry mouth, and constipation. These medications amounts of urine. This sometimes also goes along with tea, green tea, sodas and seltzers with citric acid added). are especially dangerous in the elderly. Even the newer needing to go often that can occur day and night. It is For women who make nighttime trips to the bathroom, medications aren’t much different in terms of efficacy and more common in women who are overweight, or have decreasing fluid intake in the evening (especially alcohol) side effect profile. diabetes or other neurological issues such as dementia or can help. The important takeaway messages about urinary inconti- strokes. The problem is thought to be due to spasms of Lose a few pounds: Extra abdominal fat can create pres- nence the bladder. A lot of things can worsen symptoms, such as sure on the bladder. Losing just 5% of body weight can Here’s what women really need to know: caffeine, diuretics (“water pills” used for high blood pres- help a lot. But even losing a few pounds can improve If you suffer from incontinence, know that you are not sure), drinking too much fluid, and bladder infections. symptoms. alone.

The most common form of incontinence, called “mixed,” Exercise: The more physically active a woman is, the less Talk to your healthcare provider about it. Make sure has features of both these categories. But the kind of likely she is to suffer from urinary incontinence. This may there’s nothing else going on that should be addressed. incontinence really doesn’t matter. What women need to be related to better core and pelvic floor muscle tone in Try lifestyle changes, behavior and physical therapies first, know is that there are solutions. women with increased fitness. and second, and third. Get your life back by taking charge of urinary inconti- Pelvic floor exercises and physical therapy: Those Kegel Be cautious with all medications, and weigh risk, benefits, nence — here’s how squeezes can really work! They’re not difficult, but it’s and side effects carefully with your doctor.

First, talk to a healthcare provider: There are readily important to do them correctly. Believe it or not, formal INTERNATIONAL PAGES identifiable medical factors that can cause or worsen in- pelvic floor physical therapy with a trained provider can Govt looks to stick it out as global crude oil prices lose steam NEW DELHI: Faced with a tough political call over high fuel prices, the Modi government is looking to stick it out, calculating the global rally in crude is likely to lose steam and this will ease the squeeze consumers are currently experiencing. Well-placed sources said while high fuel prices were problematic, the govern- ment may be reluctant to consider responses such as cuts in excise to reduce pump rates. Read: Crude oil prices fall as top three producers look to boost supplies This would affect revenue collection and reduce availability of funds for welfare programmes, while also adversely impacting fiscal discipline that has kept inflation under check. The view in government is that the rally is unsustainable since it is not based on market fundamentals. Indeed, oil prices have slipped by $2 per barrel in the last two days after OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia + and its partner outside the grouping, Russia, hinted that they may agree to wind down the two-year production cut deal. The political imperative for providing instant relief to consumers, too, is gone with the completion of the Karnataka polls. Elec- tions in Rajasthan, MP and Chhattisgarh are in November, giving ample time for the government to wait for oil price correction. “It is not a comfortable situation, but we will face it. Sometimes difficult decisions are called for and the overall interest of the economy and government finances have to be kept in mind,” said a top BJP leader. The opposition has attacked the government The concern could be a factor in not cutting back revenue further when it is over the spike in fuel prices, saying the price of transportation has gone up. looking to step up welfare spending ahead of elections. According to the World BJP’s 2014 campaign jibes at Congress over high fuel prices + are being recalled Bank’s April commodity markets outlook, oil prices will average $65 a bar- on social media and by opposition parties, putting the ruling party under an un- rel through 2018, 22% higher than the average price of $53 in 2017, due to the comfortable gaze. But going by the current thinking, the possibility of interven- combined effect of production cut by Opec and Russia — the largest exporter tions to reduce rates are unlikely in the pipeline. The World Bank has projected outside the grouping of 14 oil exporting countries — and an uptickin demand. a 20% jump in global prices of energy commodities — crude oil, gas and coal The outlook for consumers has worsened since the United States of America — this year, raising the prospect of cramping the government’s social spending pullout from the Iran nuclear deal ability as it prepares to head back to people for another mandate. JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 24 Safety INTERNATIONAL PAGES 28 BASIC KITCHEN SAFETY TIPS Make sure all wires, cords and plugs on your appliances are not frayed and that the plugs have 3-prong grounded con- nections. This would include coffee makers, toasters, blend- ers, microwaves, mixers, etc. Don’t use extension cords. You can obtain a junction box that has built-in GFI (ground fault interrupters). This will allow you extra plug in space and the GFI will kick in if there is a power shortage. Helps avoid water/electrical shock acci- dents. Get rid of any appliance that is broken or damaged. New ones are very inexpensive these days. If a new one would bust your budget, try garage and tag sales (just make sure you’re not buying somebody else’s broken appliance).

Put a childproof lock not only on the cabinets with your medi- cines and cleaning supplies, but also your oven.

Don’t leave the kitchen with pots & pans cooking on the stove. Make sure to turn off burners as soon as you take the INTERNATIONAL PAGES pot off. Avoid wearing inappropriate clothing while cooking. That means loose sleeves and sweat- ers. Keep dish towels, pot holders and oven mitts away from the stove. Keep matches and lighters in high places where curious little hands can’t reach them. If using candles in the kitchen, don’t leave the room (or home) while they’re burning. Make sure they are in a safe place and are in flame proof containers. Check furniture, curtains, dish towels, etc. to be sure they are not blocking heaters or vents.

Keep a fire extinguisher in or near the kitchen, but not near the stove or the heater. In case of a grease fire, salt and/ or baking soda will help if you do not have a fire extinguisher. a sink of soapy water – they may not be seen and accidents Never ever, ever leave cooking foods unattended – not Keep emergency numbers handy – 911 is easy to remem- can occur, (g) Wash and dry carefully keeping sharp edge even for a minute. ber, but phone numbers to Poison Control might take away from your hands, (h) Always lay them flat, never on Casualness causes casualties – don’t answer or talk on the longer. the back or edge, (i) Don’t attempt to catch a knife as it phone while cooking – you can be distracted and injuries Scalding is one of the most common injuries in the kitch- falls – better it hits the floor than cut your hand, (j) Wash can result. en. Make sure to turn pot handles away from the front of knives with warm soapy water after each use. the stove and away from little curious hands. Be sure appliances are unplugged before touching sharp Clean up spills immediately – wet floors are slippery when Scalding can occur from hot steam as well. Be careful edges (blenders, can openers, mixers, etc.). wet. when lifting lids from hot food (including opening that Keep the kitchen floor clear or toys and other items. hot bag of microwave popcorn)! Never stick a fork in a toaster to retrieve trapped toast – Be certain that walking areas are always clear of toys and Handling Knives: (a) Always cut away from your body you may get shocking results. other items. when using a knife. It can slip and cut you, (b) Always use Always be sure the blender is unplugged before touching Keep young children out of the kitchen while cooking. a cutting board, (c) Protect your counter tops, (d) Keep the blades. Always use a step-stool to reach high places. blades sharp, (e) Keep knives clean (including handle) – Be careful about sharp edges: scissors, broken glass, potato Store cleaning supplies and all chemicals in a safe place. slippery handles can cause injuries, (f) Don’t put knives in peeler, etc. Use safety latches. JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 25 Landlord Solutions INTERNATIONAL PAGES

Becoming a landlord is a fantastic way to invest in your Be aware that some faucets require a replacement kit, and health of your tenants. future, and buying property is something that many the manufacturers generally supply detailed instructions people are choosing to do. The benefits can be enormous, with these. As an ongoing solution, it is recommended that affected but it can occasionally feel like a double-edged sword. DIY Steps For Fixing Curling Or Ripped Vinyl Flooring areas are scrubbed with a solution of 1/3 cup of powdered While your investment is growing steadily in the long Vinyl flooring is often chosen by landlords for kitchens laundry detergent, one liter of liquid chlorine bleach, and game, the day-to-day issues can sometimes feel over- and bathrooms, as it is low-cost to install when compared three liters of warm water, using a bristled brush. This whelming. Many landlords complain that it feels as to tiles, and it is waterproof and hardwearing, flexible, soft should then be rinsed and dried thoroughly. though things in their rental properties are always break- and warm to the touch. It comes in a variety of colors, If the caulking and grout between tiles is stained too ing, and the worry of mounting costs is a real one. textures, and styles too, which explains why it is so popu- badly to remove the mold by cleaning alone, this will Handing the job over to contractors can prove expensive, lar. need to be removed, cleaned, and then reapplied. especially when there are fixes required in the kitchen and However, there is a downside to this material, as it can The best way to prevent mold and mildew from returning bathroom. These rooms are more than just functional; curl up and even tear quite easily. This can look unsightly, is to keep the bathroom well ventilated and as dry as pos- they are hubs of activity in most homes and are used to and, even worse, can mask a real problem. Tears and curl- sible. You can advise your tenants to keep the windows relax, socialize, pamper and bond. Unfortunately, by their ing of the vinyl can allow water to sink beneath it, where open as much as possible while bathing and showering. very nature, the steam, heat and water present can all it is then trapped and unable to dry. This can result in Wet towels and shower curtains should be allowed to dry cause issues. potentially huge repair bills. The best thing to do here is properly and not left scrunched up. Kitchen and bathroom problems can’t be ignored, but we act quickly to avoid any hidden damage. It is also advisable to install an extractor fan, which you understand that budgets are not bottomless. So, if you Curlying Vinyl can do yourself if you follow the manufacturer’s instruc- want to keep your tenants happy, or attract new ones, A great place to start with repairing curled vinyl is to ap- tions. these two rooms must be maintained and kept in good ply heat to the affected area, using a clothes iron. working order. Protect the vinyl with a towel, and then apply heat using Believe it or not, you can address many of the common steady pressure. problems yourself, and it won’t eat too much into your time or your pocket. We have put this post together to Pull back the vinyl a few inches, which allows access for share simple, low-cost DIY fixes for bathrooms and kitch- you to clean and dry underneath ens. Go ahead and bookmark it, because as a landlord you Once the area is dry, apply a moderate amount of fresh are almost guaranteed to be needing this in the future! vinyl adhesive to the area. Too much can cause ripples. DIY Steps For Fixing A Leaking Faucet Re-lay the vinyl back in place and use a heavy object to A leaking faucet may seem like a minor issue that you apply constant pressure to the area, maintaining this for a don’t need to rush to address. However, a constant drip, few hours. drip, drip can be a major source of irritation for your Once it has dried, you can finish the job by applying a tenants, not to mention a waste of water. In addition, a fresh bead of caulk at the joint. leaking faucet can actually cause unsightly damage to Torn Vinyl Repairing A Blocked Shower Head your basin or bathtub, leaving it rusted or pitted. That is For torn vinyl, the repair process is similar: once again This is a nice, quick, and inexpensive fix that you can do something that will be far more costly to put right. cleaning the area beneath the vinyl, re-applying fresh in minutes, making you the landlord of the year. Clogged When faced with this problem, you should first check that adhesive, and re-laying the patch shower heads are the result of a build up of limescale, the faucet is completely turned off. The best-case scenario If the ripped area is too damaged, you can purchase a new which reduces the water pressure and results in a less INTERNATIONAL PAGES is that this is all it needs! If that doesn’t work, then a fix piece of (hopefully!) matching vinyl. pleasant showering experience. will be required. But it is something you can manage Cut and remove the damaged section from the floor, fol- Once again, vinegar comes to the rescue here. You simply yourself, with minimal outlay and a couple of tools. Sim- lowing the design of the vinyl and cut a matching ‘patch’ need to unscrew the shower head and first shake out any ply follow the steps below. from the new vinyl. solid chunks of limescale, which look like pieces of chalk. Identify the type of faucet that you are dealing with. Does Attach the new piece using vinyl adhesive and fill the Then, place the shower head in a large container that you seams with a bead of caulk. have filled with one part vinegar and eight parts boiling DIY Steps For Clearing A Clogged Drain water. Clogged drains are not pleasant, and this is especially Just leave it in there to soak for as long as possible, then true when you are the landlord dealing with your tenant’s rinse it out with running water and fix it back into place. drain. We don’t want to know what is hiding in the pipes DIY Solution For A Blocked Garbage Disposal and causing water to run away slowly. Fortunately, the solution can be quick, and it is super Garbage disposal units are often expected to handle all cheap. You can have the water draining nicely in a matter manner of things that we chuck down the sink, and, as a of minutes - with no expensive plumber invoices in sight. landlord, it is sensible to have a conversation with tenants Pour a generous amount of baking soda into the clogged about the best way to keep theirs in good working order. plug area, around 60 grams. With that said, it is generally expected that a blockage will occur at some point. Fortunately, it can be rectified Then, follow this with approximately 120 mls of white relatively simply, following these steps. vinegar. The combination of the two products causes a reaction, Turn off the garbage disposal at the switch and check to it have two handles? For instance, one for hot and one which you will witness as fizzing and bubbling. This see if the breaker has been tripped. for cold? If so, this is a compression faucet. If you have should clear the inside of the pipes and have everything Reset and turn back on to see if the problem clears itself. one spout (a mixer with hot and cold coming through running smoothly in no time. If it is still blocked, turn off the disposal at the wall to the same ‘pipe’), you will have either a ball faucet or a You can add some lemon juice to banish any bad smells remove all power. cartridge faucet. that may be emanating from the drain. Ladle out as much water and debris as possible using a Next, turn off the water using the shut-off valve, which For bad blockages, leave the solution for an hour or more, spoon. you will find below the basin. Be sure to turn off the valve and then run boiling hot water down into the drain to Then, use baking soda, vinegar and boiling water as per that leads to the hot water as well as the one that leads to clear the whole thing away. the blocked drain method above. the cold. This solution does not cause damage to the pipes, and it You may need to repeat the process a few times, but this Depending on the model of faucet, you will need to re- is recommended that you repeat the process every few should clear the blockage and have the disposal working place the gasket, o-ring (washer), or cartridge. weeks to maintain your plumbing. again. Vinegar and baking soda are far cheaper than unblocking Fixing A Burn Mark On A Kitchen Countertop You will need to remove the valve handle, which will kits and plumbers for sure! This drain unblocking solu- Kitchen surfaces are not cheap, whether you have opted probably require an Allen key. Then, with a wrench or pli- tion could be a landlord’s best friend. for laminate or wood, and it can be infuriating to see that ers, remove the nut that holds the o-ring in place. DIY Steps To Banish Mildew And Mold a tenant has burned a big ring mark into the countertop. Mold and mildew can be a constant battle in some bath- But of course, accidents do happen; minds wander or If you are dealing with a cartridge, this will need to be rooms, due to a combination of high levels of moisture fingers are burned, and we put a pan down on reflex. removed. and poor ventilation. As a landlord, you will want to keep Fortunately we have some DIY solutions here that may Take the cartridge to a hardware or plumbing store to find on top of mold for a number of reasons. Yes, it is unsight- help to save you from replacing an entire section of your the correct replacement. ly, and it can smell bad; but it is also a red flag for bigger kitchen counter, also saving some of your hard-earned Replace the new cartridge or o-ring, and put everything problems, such as damage to plaster and walls. Most money. back together in reverse order. importantly of all, mold spores can be detrimental to the JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 26 INTERNATIONAL PAGES Hemorrhoid help: preventing and treating flare-ups The best way to keep hemorrhoid flare-ups at bay is to off bowel movements can cause stool to back up, maintain healthy lifestyle habits. Preventing constipation leading to increased pressure and straining, which is key. Make sure your diet always includes enough fiber aggravates your hemorrhoids. Also, try not to sit on to promote healthy bowel movements, and be mindful the toilet for long periods; this tends to make hemor- about staying well hydrated. If you need help with your rhoids push out and swell up. A way to make going water intake, keep a water bottle by your side at all times to the bathroom easier — and faster — is to elevate as a reminder to drink. Jazz up your water with a slice of your feet with a step stool as you sit on the toilet. lemon, lime, or orange. This changes the position of the rectum in a way that could allow for easier passage of stools. Also, regular exercise supports good bowel function, so if you do not exercise on a regular basis, this is a good time Keep the area clean. After every bowel movement, to begin. Don’t try to immediately reach the goal of at clean the anal area with a witch hazel pad, a soothing least 150 minutes per week of exercise. Begin with short baby wipe, or a cotton cloth soaked in warm water. periods of walking. Over time, you can increase your Be thorough but gentle. Aggressive rubbing and speed and duration of activity. Get your doctor’s okay if scrubbing, especially with soaps or other skin cleans- you have any reservations about exercising or you plan to ers, can irritate the skin and make your hemorrhoids begin a vigorous routine. worse. Applying petroleum jelly or aloe vera gel Product Page - Healing Hemorrhoids to the anal area can soothe irritation after a bowel Hemorrhoids can be unpleasant, painful, and movement. embarrassing, but they’re rarely dangerous. There are oth- er simple, everyday habits you can develop to help with Take a soft seat. Sitting on a cushion rather than a relief when a hemorrhoid flare-up arises. For example: hard surface helps reduce the swelling of existing hemorrhoids and prevents the formation of new Less strain, more gain. Don’t delay bowel movements dur- ones. ing flareups. Always go when you feel the urge, as putting

Exercise 101: Don’t skip the warm-up or cool-down

You might be eager to leap into your through a sequence of slow movements. whenever you learn a new exercise. You INTERNATIONAL PAGES exercise routine and get on with the This helps prevent muscle cramps and can always add weight to challenge your day — but don’t just dive in. Starting a dizziness while gradually slowing your muscles once you know how to move workout with “cold” muscles can lead breathing and heart rate. An effective with good form. to injury. It’s important to start each cool-down also incorporates stretching workout with a warm-up and end with exercises to relax and lengthen muscles 2. Tempo, tempo. Control is very impor- a cool-down — and that goes for true throughout your body and improve tant. Tempo helps you stay in control beginners, seasoned pros, and every- your range of motion. To get the most rather than undercut gains through one in between. Workout Workbook: out of these exercises, hold each stretch momentum. Sometimes switching speed 9 complete workouts to help you get fit for 10 to 30 seconds. The longer you can — for example, taking three counts to and healthy hold a stretch, the better for improving lower a weight and one count to lift it, The numbers are shocking. Just your flexibility. As with the warm-up, it’s instead of lifting for two and lower- two out of 10 American adults meet best to flow from one stretch to the next ing for two — is a useful technique for recommended levels of physical activity. without rests in between. enhancing power. Nearly three out of 10 Americans ages 6 and older admit they aren’t active at all, Six tips for safe strength training 3. Breathe. Blood pressure rises if you despite reams of research proving that Strength training isn’t just for body- hold your breath while performing exercise is a powerful preventive, and builders. Like aerobic exercise, it’s strength exercises. Exhale as you work sometimes an antidote, for disability and important for everybody, and it should against gravity by lifting, pushing, or illness. be a part of any comprehensive exercise pulling the weight; inhale as you release. Warm-up program. Of course, if you’ve never trained with weights before, it can seem 4. Keep challenging muscles. The “right” workout two or three times a week is Warming up pumps nutrient-rich, a little daunting. But as long as you ease weight differs depending on the ex- ideal. oxygenated blood to your muscles as it into it gradually and take the proper ercise. Choose a weight that tires the speeds up your heart rate and breath- precautions, strength training is safe for targeted muscles by the last two repeti- 6. Give muscles time off. Strenuous ing. A good warm-up should last five to most people. tions while still allowing you to main- exercise, like strength training, causes 10 minutes and work all major muscle tain good form. If you can’t do the last tiny tears in muscle tissue. Muscles grow groups. For best results, start slowly, Use the six tips below to help you get the two reps, choose a lighter weight. When stronger as the tears knit up. Always then pick up the pace. Many warm-up most from your strength workouts. it feels too easy to complete all the reps, allow at least 48 hours between sessions routines focus on cardio and range-of- challenge your muscles again by adding for muscles to recover. For example, if motion exercises, such as jumping jacks 1. Focus on form, not weight. Good weight (roughly 1 to 2 pounds for arms, you’re doing split strength workouts, and lunges. If you prefer, you can do a form means aligning your body cor- 2 to 5 pounds for legs); adding a set to you might do upper body on Monday, simpler warm-up by walking in place rectly and moving smoothly through an your workout (up to three sets per exer- lower body on Tuesday, upper body on while gently swinging your arms, or exercise. Poor form can prompt injuries cise); or working out additional days per Wednesday, lower body on Thursday, even dancing to a few songs. and slow gains. “I often start people with week (as long as you rest each muscle etc. very light weights because I want them group for 48 hours before exercising it Cool-down to get their alignment and form right,” again). says master trainer Josie Gardiner. Con- After your workout, it’s best to spend centrate on performing slow, smooth 5. Practice regularly. Performing a com- five to 10 minutes cooling down lifts and equally controlled descents plete upper- and lower-body strength JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 27 Lost Opportunity In Al Maghrib, Kingdom of Morocco, INTERNATIONAL PAGES By M.S.Zahed, Ex-CMD HMT Ltd.,

Al Maghrib as known to the Arabic world is Kingdom of the Cold War, Morocco generally sided with the west- bic. When I approached the Saudia Morroco,. Al Maghrib also denotes the place where the ern European powers and the United States rather than Airlines, there were no seats except sun sets, or the West. It was a French colony referred to with the Eastern bloc, whereas other Arab states usually a couple of seats in First Class. as Maroc, The population of about 33 million, is demo- chose neutral or even pro-Soviet positions. King Hassan When I met the station Manager of graphic integration of Berbers and Arabs. Berbers have helped to prepare the way for the Camp David Accords Saudia and expressed the urgency a rich culture and language which dates back to their (1978) between Israel and Egypt by opening up a politi- to fly to Casablanca, he was gener- Greek occupation and origins, of the area. The land mass cal dialogue with Israel in the 1970s, well in advance ous enough to give me a first class consists of desert and rugged mountains. It is fifth larg- of other Arab leaders, by continually pressing both seat at the price of Economy. The est economy in Africa. A member of African Union and Palestinians and Israelis to seek a compromise solution. delegation was accommodated in Arab League. The country is blessed on northern side Morocco closely supported theUS inthe GulfWar (1991) Le Meridian.. The delegation had with indigo coloured Mediterranean sea and on the west A view of Laayoune, Western Sahra a briefing meeting chaired by the Mr. Scindia, and his the beautiful aquamarine Atlantic. The beaches with In the year 1985, a Joint Commission Meeting between dynamic Personal Secretary was IAS officer Mr.Najeeb white sand and the gentle waves from the sea ,humming India and Morocco was scheduled. As Regional Man- Jung, who during the meetings, dinners, cocktails ap- music makes one forget his miseries. If you stand on ager, North Africa, I was asked to fly down to Rabat peared more bossy, and many a times Mr.Scindia gently the beaches in northern side from the famous commer- and be part of Indian delegation led by Mr. Madhav asked him to remain quiet. I had done some pre market- cial capital of Casablanca, on a clear night , one would Rao Scindia, who was then Railway Minister. Those ing with the Ministry of Industry of Morocco to set up a see the lights of the moving automobiles of Tangiers. days ,the relations between Algeria and Morocco were Tool Room at Rabat. Casablanca . Casablanca and New York almost fall in not normal due to Algerian support to Polisario, the Two days of meeting between the Indian Industry the same latitude. During the World War II, Casablanca political arm of indigenous people of Western Sahara Representatives and Moroccon officials resulted in few was very important city for communication and logis- which was occupied by Morocco as they felt it was their MOUs and the Indian Ambassador and his team drew tics between the US and the rest of allies , more so the territory, Western Sahara, or Arabic Al-al-Gharbiyyah, detailed minutes. Mr.Madhav Rao Scindia conducted French. The Royal seat of the Kingdom is Rabat which is formerly (1958–76) Spanish Sahara, territory occupying the meetings like a CEO of Trans National Company. I also the Diplomatic capital where the Government and an extensive desert Atlantic-coastal area (97,344 square and the Director of Industry ,Morocco drafted an MOU the missions are located. miles [252,120 square km]) of northwest Africa. Polisa- to be converted as a Commercial Contract after the visit Former Head quarters of Spanish Army rio had established a Government in exile. Western of Morocco delegation to India to be scheduled soon. The foreign policy of independent Morocco has often Sahara assumed great importance as sources of potash We representing various Industrial houses and PSUs felt differed from that of its Arab neighbours. Throughout and iron ore are at Agracha and elsewhere, and vast happy. Official hospitality was true to the tradition of -Ar phosphate deposits at Bu abs with their 7 course dinner , Couscous with Harvest Craa had been identified. Vegetables, Moroccan Lamb Seventy countries around Tagine, Chicken Tagine with Onions, Honey, and Mint, the world had recognised Mixed Olives with Harissa and Preserved Lemons, Car- Al-Sahra. rot and Orange Salad.There were speeches by the leaders As the relations between to toast with fine non alcoholic drinks. We as Indian del- Algeria and Morocco egation had achieved two things, one the possibility of were not normal, there huge business to Indian Industry and the Government of was only one flight by India an assurance for supply of Phosphates to feed our INTERNATIONAL PAGES Saudia operating from Al- fertiliser factories. Indian press fed by the Embassy and giers to Casablanca. It use PTI reported extensively on the exploits of the delega- to run full as most Saudis tion led by Mr. Scindia. spent leisure holidays I returned to my headquarters at Algiers and few days in Casablanca as it was later, it was shock to know that the Government of India free for them to indulge recognised the Western Sahra government in exile and in luxuries and language throwing away all the goodies which were promised by was no issue as Moroccan Morocco. During this time the Polisario Front continued official language was Ara- its campaign despite a number of setbacks. Among the challenges were defections from the organization and a reduction in support by its primary backer, Algeria, as it was forced to concentrate on its own internal problems. Algeria’s diplomatic campaign on behalf of Saharawi self-determination, however, continued unabated. By 2001 tens of thousands of Western Saharans, includ- ing numerous Polisario Front soldiers, had relocated to semipermanent refugee camps in Algeria. The United Nations considers the former Spanish Sahara a non-self- governing territory, with Spain as the former administra- tive power and, since the 1970s, Morocco as the current administrative power. A 16-year-long insurgency ended with a UN-brokered truce in 1991 and the promise of a referendum on independence which has yet to take place. UN peace efforts have been directed at holding a referendum on independence among the Sahrawi population, but this has not yet taken place. The African Union (AU) and more than 80 governments consider the territory to be the sovereign (albeit occupied) state of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), with a government-in- exile backed by the Polisario Front.

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Black Cat Trick or Treat Pirate Spider Haunted House Vampire Mummy Pie Jack O Lantern Witch Night Family Costumes Pumpkin Bat Community Halloween Goblin Ghost JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 30 The reason why fasting is prescribed INTERNATIONAL PAGES What is the reason why fasting is pre- Fasting is a means of attaining taqwa will be more likely scribed?. (piety, being conscious of Allaah), and to refrain from taqwa means doing that which Allaah has haraam things. So Praise be to Allaah, blessings and peace be enjoined and avoiding that which He has fasting is a means of upon Prophet Muhammad the noblest of forbidden. avoiding the things Allaah’s creation and upon his family and that Allaah has companions and those who follow him. Fasting is one of the greatest means of forbidden. helping a person to fulfil the commands We must note that one of the names of of Islam. 3 – Fasting enables Allaah is al-Hakeem (the Most Wise). The The scholars (may Allaah have mercy on us to control our word Hakeem is derived from the same them) have mentioned some of the rea- desires, because root as hukm (ruling) and hikmah (wis- sons why fasting is prescribed, all of which when a person dom). Allaah alone is the One Who issues are characteristics of taqwa, but there is is full his desires rulings, and His rulings are the most wise nothing wrong with quoting them here, grow, but if he is and perfect. to draw the attention of fasting people to hungry then his them and make them keen to attain them. desire becomes Secondly: Allaah does not prescribe any weak. Hence the devils flow – which is the blood – become ruling but there is great wisdom behind it, Among the reasons behind fasting are: Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be wide. But if a person fasts, the passages which we may understand, or our minds upon him) said: “O young men!Whoever through which the devils flow become may not be guided to understand it. We 1 – Fasting is a means that makes us ap- among you can afford to get married, let narrow, so hearts are motivated to do may know some of it but a great deal is preciate and give thanks for pleasures. For him do so, for it is more effective in lower- good deeds, and to give up evil deeds. hidden from us. fasting means giving up eating, drinking ing the gaze and protecting one’s chastity. and intercourse, which are among the Whoever cannot do that, let him fast, for 6 - The fasting person is training him- Thirdly: Allaah has mentioned the reason greatest pleasures. By giving them up for it will be a shield for him.” self to remember that Allaah is always and wisdom behind His enjoining of fast- a short time, we begin to appreciate their watching, so he gives up the things that ing upon us, as He says (interpretation of value. Because the blessings of Allaah are 4 – Fasting makes us feel compassion he desires even though he is able to take the meaning): not recognized, but when you abstain and empathy towards the poor, because them, because he knows that Allaah can from them, you begin to recognize them, when the fasting person tastes the pain of see him. “O you who believe! Observing As-Sawm so this motivates you to be grateful for hunger for a while, he remembers those (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was them. who are in this situation all the time, so he 7 – Fasting means developing an attitude prescribed for those before you, that you will hasten to do acts of kindness to them of asceticism towards this world and its may become Al-Muttaqoon (the pious)” 2 – Fasting is a means of giving up haraam and show compassion towards them. So desires, and seeking that which is with things, because if a person can give up fasting is a means of feeling empathy with Allaah. [al-Baqarah 2:183] halaal things in order to please Allaah and the poor. for fear of His painful torment, then he 8 – It makes the Muslim get used to doing 5 – Fasting humiliates and weakens the a great deal of acts of worship, because the Shaytaan; it weakens the effects of his fasting person usually does more acts of INTERNATIONAL PAGES whispers (waswaas) on a person and worship and gets used to that. reduces his sins. That is because the Shay- taan “flows through the son of Adam like These are some of the reasons why fast- blood” as the Prophet (peace and blessings ing is enjoined. We ask Allaah to help of Allaah be upon him) said, but fasting us to achieve them and to worship Him narrows the passages through which the properly. Shaytaan flows, so his influence grows less. And Allaah knows best.

Shaykh al-Islam said in Majmoo’ al-Fataa- See Tafseer al-Sa’di, p. 116; Ibn al-Qayyim’s wa, 25/246 footnotes on al-Rawd al-Murabba’, 3/344; al Mawsoo’ah al-Fiqhiyyah, 28/9. Undoubtedly blood is created from food and drink, so when a person eats and Islam Q&A drinks, the passages through which the Islamic economics Professor Masood Hasan

Islamic economics is part of overall life structure according to the teachings in circulation for more produc- of Islam. Islamic economics is also based on certain assumptions like other tion and employment. 1930’s great economic systems; yet it’s distinguishing features leads superior management, depression is well known to all of us greater output, more employment and thereby higher standard of living. Rea- which was not corrected even the sons for this phenomena are 1. Organisation of Business on partnership basis rate of interest was brought down where all partners take keen interest because they are to bear both the profit and to the lowest level. Keynes suggest- loss; 2. Opportunities to organise business on sharing resources and knowledge. ed that the problem is not due to There are people having resources but lacking knowledge while on the other the higher interest rate. Low invest- hand there are qualified people lacking resources. Mudarabah system of financ- ment is due to the lack of effective ing provides opportunities to such people in order to share their respective demand. Islam prohibits storing of resources and knowledge. Not only employment is created but simultaneously money. It should be in circulation output and greater income also, 3; Islamic economic system operates on coop- giving rise to investment, produc- erative basis avoiding exploitative monopoly. It is well known that cooperation tion and unemployment. Moreover, leads to success; 4. Islam allows the production only of permissible items useful Islam has made Zakat obligatory which not only protects poor people, train for human body. Resources saved from the production of harmful products like them in order to become self dependent but also keeps increasing demand for wine etc used for the production of necessities needed for all and keeping prices various products in the market promoting more investment, production and relatively lower; and 5. The greatest evil in society known as interest is prohib- unemployment. ited in Islam. Exploitation of poor and needy people, debtors by the creditors There are now various business organisations and banks all over the world while doing no work in the business affairs. There is no such concept as free carrying their operations through Islamic business principles and technique lunch while creditors earn interest without work. When loss occurs the debtors providing employment. even depletes their past savings and other resources which could have remained JUNE 2018 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 31 On the lighter side.... 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Then she wasn’t the only one speeding.” said, “First Question: Which tire was flat?” The policeman replied, “Have you ever been fishing?” ------The man then said, “Yes, I have.” Boss: “The word ‘Impossible’ does not exist in my diction- “Well, have you ever caught all the fish?” asked the police- Many years ago I had stopped in to bring my girlfriend ary!” man. some pizza while she was babysitting. Secretary: “Well Sir, maybe you should have checked it ------We received a call that her grandmother had been taken first before buying it.” Teacher: “Hello, students! Can anyone tell me, what does to the hospital, so I agreed to watch the children, so she ------the green dot on a ‘Tiger Biscuit Packet’ indicate? could meet her family at the hospital. In court, the judge asked the accused, “Did you take Mr. After a few seconds of silence, one student replies. Well, the parents were at a movie and these were the days Fred’s wallet?” “Hello, ma’am. The green dot means that the Tiger is before cell phones, so I couldn’t get in touch with them. I The accused replied, “Yes, yes I did. I didn’t want him to ‘Online’.” thought I was doing pretty well, though. At bedtime I sent shoot himself.” ------the kids upstairs to bed and settled down to watch some Confused by the reply, the judge asks, “Why do you think A bent-over old lady hobbled into a doctor’s office. Within T V. he’d shoot himself with his wallet?” minutes, she came out again but miraculously, she was One child kept creeping down the stairs, but I just kept “Because it was loaded, your honor.” standing up as straight as could be. sending him back to bed. ------A man in the waiting room, who had been watching her, At 9 pm the doorbell rang, it was the next-door neighbor, A mother complained to my wife, a schoolteacher, that said in amazement, “My goodness, what did the doctor do asking whether her son was there. other students were stealing her daughter’s pencils. to you?” I said, “No.” “It’s not the money, it’s the principle,” she insisted. “My The old lady replied, “He gave me a longer cane.” Just then a little head appeared over the banister and husband took those pencils from work.” ------shouted, “I’m here, Mom, but he won’t let me go home!” ------“Cash, check or charge?” the cashier asked after fold------John: “My grandpa is 98 years old, and he doesn’t even use ing items the woman wished to purchase. 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